2010 Volkswagen GTI

Car & Driver Overview:
Redesigned this year, both the base model—which takes back the Golf name after a few years as the Rabbit—and the hotted-up GTI are roomy, practical, solid, and fun to drive. Neither changed much mechanically, but the cabin materials are even better, and there’s now a diesel option.

Highs
Solidly built, high-mileage diesel engine, everything about the GTI, great interior.

Lows
No manual with the five( 4door), pricier than some rivals, can get even pricier with options.

What's New
Redesigned for 2010.

Behind The Wheel
Others outgun the 10Best-winning GTI in the power department, but the original hot hatch is one of the best cars to drive extant.